Angels 2000

Arsen Savadov's photograph "Angels" presents us with a captivating scene of a figure with angel wings at the beach. The photograph is characterized by its evocative use of light and shadow. There's a palpable tension between the gritty texture of the rocks and the fluffy feathers of the wings. The muted color palette adds to the melancholic atmosphere. Savadov masterfully captures the play of light on the water's surface, creating a dynamic contrast with the solidity of the figure and the landscape. Look closely at the angel's hand reaching out to the ocean. It brings a personal element to the piece, suggesting themes of reaching out, connection, and the meeting of the mortal and the divine. I’m reminded of Caspar David Friedrich, in the way that the figure is set within a sublime landscape, yet Savadov is using this language to explore a very contemporary kind of existentialism. It all comes together with something spiritual but down to earth.